Your Guide to Anything and Everything Boston

I just got word that Clio and Uni reopened today. I'm a big fan of Ken Oringer, soooo I guess I know where I'm eating this weekend.

When Ken Oringer opened Clio in 1997, his use of exotic ingredients, cutting-edge techniques and dramatic presentations quickly earned him accolades from Food & Wine, Gourmet, Esquire and more. From early experiments with molecular gastronomy thanks in part to Oringer’s stint at Ferran Adrià’s laboratory at El Bulli, to dishes that led to success on Iron Chef America, the Asian-inspired French/New American menu at Clio continues to evolve fifteen years later.

To celebrate the restaurant’s milestone anniversary and continued innovation, Clio reopens after renovations with a newly expanded bar area, extensive bar menu and a cocktail class series to highlight bar director Todd Maul’s intensely creative program. The renovations from original designer Peter Niemitz also extend to Uni, where the 10-year old Japanese-inspired sashimi bar will add late-night ramen and authentic Asian street food items to the menu, as well as begin an experimental sashimi night led by Ken Oringer himself.

I also liked this little tidbit.

Uni Late-Night Ramen

A pioneer in bringing authentic Asian ingredients, flavors and dishes to Boston, Ken Oringer answers the city’s call for good ramen with a late-night menu dedicated to the popular Asian noodle dish. The ramen offerings will change nightly according to Ken’s whim and will feature handmade noodles. The initial menu will include: